What does NOT belong to cornerstones of the agile manifesto?

Question

Options

• AIndividuals and interactions over processes and tools
• BWorking software over comprehensive documentation
• CProcesses over people
• DCustomer collaboration over contract negotiation
• EResponding to change over following a plan

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  90% (38)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Option C ("Processes over people") is the odd one out because it directly contradicts the Agile Manifesto's first value, which states the opposite: individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Agile philosophy centers on people, not rigid processes.

Options A, B, D, and E are all genuine cornerstones - they are the exact four values stated in the original 2001 Agile Manifesto, word for word.

Memory tip: The four real values all share a pattern - "[preferred thing] over [less preferred thing]" - and they always put the human/adaptive element first. If an option flips that logic (putting processes, plans, or contracts ahead of people and flexibility), it's the imposter.

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